Tyler McCaughn

American politician
Tyler McCaughn
Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 31st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 7, 2020
Preceded byTerry C. Burton
Personal details
Born
Tyler McCaughn

(1982-07-14) July 14, 1982 (age 41)
Morton, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materJones County Junior College
University of Mississippi
Mississippi College School of Law
OccupationAttorney, cattle farmer, businessman
Websitehttp://tylermccaughn.com/

Tyler McCaughn (born July 14, 1982) is an American politician serving in the Mississippi State Senate from the 31st district since 2020.[1]

Early life and education

McCaughn was born in Morton, Mississippi, where he attended Morton High School.[1] He attended Jones County Junior College, graduated from the University of Mississippi, and got his Juris Doctor degree from the Mississippi College School of Law.[1]

Career

McCaughn is the owner of several farming-based businesses and a professional limited liability company as an attorney.[2] He served as the former attorney for the town of Hickory, Mississippi; a former municipal judge for the town of Decatur, Mississippi; a former adjunct professor at East Central Community College; and a former attorney for Mississippi Regional Housing Authority V.[3] He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Mississippi.[4]

Following outcry over his third DUI arrest, State Senator Terry C. Burton did not seek reelection for the 31st district.[5] McCaughn competed in the Republican primary for the district, securing 73.3% of the vote and 68.3% of the vote in the general election; he assumed office on January 7, 2020.[6]

As of 2020, he is vice-chair for the Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Committee and is a member on the following others: Agriculture; Appropriations; County Affairs; Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res; Forestry; Judiciary, Division A; Judiciary, Division B; and Municipalities.[1]

Political positions

He has called for infrastructure improvements to increase industry and has advocated for lawmakers working together.[7]

He voted against changing the state flag in 2020, although stating that he was "conflicted."[8]

Personal life

McCaughn is a member of the Newton Rotary Club and is an Eagle Scout.[2] He is the board member for the Choctaw Council, Boy Scouts of America.[3] He is of United Methodist faith.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Tyler McCaughn". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  2. ^ a b "Tyler McCaughn | for State Senate 31". Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  3. ^ a b "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  4. ^ "J. Tyler McCaughn – Land Title Association of Mississippi". ltams.org. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  5. ^ Bologna, Giacomo. "Following 3rd DUI arrest, Terry Burton resigning from leadership, won't seek re-election". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  6. ^ "Tyler McCaughn". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  7. ^ Kelly, Erin (4 January 2020). "New East Mississippi lawmakers to focus on economic development, infrastructure". Meridian Star. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  8. ^ Kelly, Erin (29 June 2020). "Lawmakers cite unity after changing flag". Meridian Star. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
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  31. ▌Tyler McCaughn (R)
  32. ▌Rod Hickman (D)
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